Contract Type: Fixed Term for up to 1 year
Hours: Part Time/28 hours per week
Closing Date: 20th July 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join the St. Peter’s Hospice medical team for up to one year, to cover a period of maternity leave. Applications from Specialist Doctors would also be considered.
The post holder will join the senior medical team of 4 consultants working alongside the multi-professional team members to deliver high quality palliative care to patients and families in the wider Bristol area. They will be working in a supportive and collaborative environment for a much-loved local charity with a strong reputation.
The role will involve a strong focus on supporting patients in our community, both directly and by working closely with our CNS teams. The post holder will be taking part in work to improve access to services for those with non-cancer conditions. The post holder will also contribute to care of inpatients for 10 consultant-led beds. The role will involve contribution to our senior on call rota at 1 in 5 frequency.
Key responsibilities :
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Assessment and management of patients in the community (virtual and face to face) with complex palliative care needs
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Leadership and support to weekly community team meetings with CNS teams
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Support to medical advice line
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Leading patient management on the inpatient unit when cross covering colleagues
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Provision of 2nd on call support to medical advice line and inpatient unit
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Active engagement and leadership with quality improvement and service improvement activities
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Teaching and training of doctors in GP and Specialist Training Schemes
Other Information:
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Working a max of 28 hours per week (0.7 FTE) based on 40 hour week
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1 in 5 on call duties
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Work pattern subject to confirmation - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with alternate Friday
For further information or for an informal discussion please contact Anjali Mullick, Medical Director: [email protected]
Interviews to take place early August 2026.
St Peter's Hospice is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services, in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter's Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most.
Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, health care and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. We also have a significant number of staff working in varied office-based roles.
Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation.
Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you'll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients.
The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.
